First-in-human study of REGN3767 (R3767), a human LAG-3 monoclonal antibody (mAb), ± cemiplimab in patients (pts) with advanced malignancies.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2508-2508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyriakos P. Papadopoulos ◽  
Nehal J. Lakhani ◽  
Melissa Lynne Johnson ◽  
Haeseong Park ◽  
Ding Wang ◽  
...  

2508 Background: We present initial safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and efficacy from the dose escalation study of R3767, alone (mono) or in combination with cemiplimab (REGN2810), a PD-1 mAb (combo), in pts with advanced malignancies (NCT03005782). Methods: Pts who had progressed on prior therapy(ies) and/or for whom no therapy with clinical benefit was available were enrolled; most pts had received no prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1. Pts received R3767 1, 3, 10, or 20 mg/kg every 3 weeks (Q3W) ± cemiplimab 3 mg/kg or 350 mg Q3W IV for ≤51 weeks. Crossover from mono to combo was allowed at progression. R3767 PK were evaluated. Tumor measurements were performed Q6W for the first 24 weeks and subsequently Q9W. Data cut-off date was Aug 25, 2018. Results: Mono: 27 pts (median age: 66 yr; ECOG PS: 0 [n=4], 1 [n=23]) were treated. There were no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs). The most common treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) was nausea (22.2%). Grade ≥3 immune-related adverse events (irAEs) of increased alanine and aspartate aminotransferases (each 3.7%) were reported. By investigator-assessment (per RECIST 1.1; INV), best response was stable disease in 11 pts. Combo: 42 pts (median age: 60 yr; ECOG PS: 0 [n=15], 1 [n=27]) were treated. One pt treated with R3767 3 mg/kg Q3W + cemiplimab 3 mg/kg Q3W experienced DLT of grade 4 elevated blood creatine phosphokinase, associated with grade 3 myasthenia syndrome and grade 1 elevated troponin. The most common TEAEs were fatigue (33.3%) and nausea (21.4%). Grade 3 irAE of hypothyroidism (2.4%) was also reported. By INV, 2 (both small cell lung cancer) combo pts and 2 (endometrial cancer and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma) of 12 additional pts who crossed over from mono to combo had partial responses. PK: R3767 concentrations in serum increased in a dose-dependent manner and were unaffected by combo. Conclusions: The safety profile of R3767 ± cemiplimab was generally tolerable; PK was linear. Early efficacy signals were detected despite the difficult-to-treat pt population. Biomarker studies are ongoing. R3767 20 mg/kg or 1600 mg fixed dose equivalent Q3W as mono and combo were selected for further evaluation. Clinical trial information: NCT03005782.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2550-2550
Author(s):  
Kamalesh Kumar Sankhala ◽  
Sant P. Chawla ◽  
Victoria S Chua ◽  
Doris Quon ◽  
Allison Bonk ◽  
...  

2550 Background: Aldoxorubicin is a novel drug that covalently binds to albumin in the circulation with release in low pH environments. Preclinical studies in pancreatic and ovarian tumor xenograft models demonstrated that aldoxorubicin plus doxorubicin administered at 50% of their MTD provided complete and prolonged tumor remission in these models with less toxicity than each drug administered at their MTD. We evaluated the toxicity profile of a fixed dose of doxorubicin and escalating doses of aldoxorubicin in subjects with advanced solid tumors. Methods: Phase 1b open label, dose-escalation study of aldoxorubicin administered at either 175, 240 or 320 mg/m2 (130, 180, or 240 mg/m2 doxorubicin equivalents) iv + 35 mg/m2doxorubicin iv, both on Day 1 of 21 day cycles, for up to 8 cycles. The MTD is the dose level immediately below where 2/6 subjects experience a dose limiting toxicity (DLT) , or the maximum dose of 320 mg/m2aldoxorubicin. Additional subjects may be enrolled at the MTD to provide more safety data. Results: 10 subjects have been treated as of January 21, 2013. No DLT was observed and the MTD was defined as 320 mg/m2 aldoxorubicin and 35 mg/m2 doxorubicin iv administered on Day 1 of 21 day cycles. A median of 4.5 cycles have been received. 3/10 subjects were terminated due to either progressive disease (2) or death (1). No subject was terminated due to an adverse event. Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia was seen at all dose levels (8/10 subjects). 4/10 subjects exhibited grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia and 3/10 subjects had grade 3 or 4 anemia. Neutropenic fever occurred in 3/10 subjects. Other grade 3/4 adverse events seen in 2 or fewer subjects included fatigue, increased liver enzymes and dehydration. No significant mucositis or cardiotoxicity was observed. At this time the best response has been stable disease in 6/10 subjects and a partial response in 1 subject (malignant fibrous histiocytoma). Conclusions: The combination of aldoxorubicin (320 mg/m2)) + doxorubicin (35 mg/m2) can be safely administered to subjects with solid tumors. Hematologic toxicity is common and can be controlled with growth factors. The dose of aldoxorubicin is 90% of the MTD of aldoxorubicin administered as a single agent. Thus, doxorubicin does not appear to add to the toxicity of this combination. Clinical trial information: NCT01673438.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2526-2526
Author(s):  
Shiraj Sen ◽  
Sarina Anne Piha-Paul ◽  
Shumei Kato ◽  
Daniel D. Karp ◽  
Filip Janku ◽  
...  

2526 Background: Gemcitabine (gem) with nab-paclitaxel (nab-p) is known to have antitumor activity and a favorable toxicity profile. The addition of bevacizumab (bev) to nab-paclitaxel has also been found to enhance nab-paclitaxel cytotoxicity. Methods: We therefore performed a modified 3+3 dose escalation study with 15 dose levels of fixed dose gem 1000 mg/m2IV (day 1, 8, 15) and escalating doses of nab-p IV (day 1,8, 15) and bev IV (day 1,15) every 28 days. The study design allowed for the possibility of multiple MTDs. Correlative studies on VEGF polymorphism and response were planned. (NCT01113476). Results: 103 patients (45 male) with advanced cancers were enrolled (19 ovarian, 18 pancreatic, and 18 gastroesophageal (GE) cancers among the most common). All patients were ECOG PS 0-2, median age was 60 years (range 17-85), and 51 patients (50%) were gem refractory with a median of 3 prior lines of therapy. 3 DLTs were observed during dose escalation - one with nab-p 50 mg/m2 and bev 10 mg/m2 (grade 3 dysphagia, dehydration), one with nab-p 75 mg/m2 and bev 10 mg/m2 (grade 3 cellulitis) and one with nab-p 150 mg/m2 and bev 5 mg/m2 (grade 3 bacteremia, hypotension). 2 DLTs were observed among the 13 patients in the nab-p 100 mg/m2 and bev 5 mg/m2 expansion cohort (one grade 3 diarrhea, one grade 3 fatigue) and 1 DLT among the 12 patients in the nab-p 75 mg/m2 and bev 10 mg/m2 expansion cohort (grade 3 rectal bleed). Dose escalation up to nab-p 125 mg/m2 and bev 15 mg/m2was well tolerated with no MTD. One patient with gem refractory peritoneal papillary carcinoma achieved a complete response, 13 patients (13%) had partial responses (PR), and 54 patients (52%) had prolonged stable disease (pSD) ≥ 12 weeks. 4 patients achieving PR and 26 patients with pSD were previously gem refractory. 3/6 (50%) small cell cancers achieved PR and all 6 of these patients had tumor shrinkage of at least 25%. 4/19 (21%) ovarian cancers achieved PR, 3/18 (17%) GE cancers achieved PR, and 1/18 (6%) pancreatic cancers achieved PR. Conclusions: The combination of gem 1000 mg/m2, nab-p 125 mg/m2 and bev 15 mg/m2 is safe, well-tolerated, and has activity even at lower doses in advanced malignancies, including gem refractory tumors. Correlative VEGF polymorphism studies are ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT01113476.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 713-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew H. Ko ◽  
Andrew L. Coveler ◽  
Benjamin L. Schlechter ◽  
Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab ◽  
Brian M. Wolpin ◽  
...  

713 Background: AbGn-107 is an ADC directed against AG-7 antigen, a Lewis A-like glycol-epitope expressed in 24-61% of gastric (G), colorectal (CRC), pancreatic (PDA), and biliary (BIL) cancers. Based on promising antitumor activity of AbGn-107 in both in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies, we performed a Phase Ia trial in pts with the aforementioned GI malignancies. Methods: Standard 3+3 dose escalation was used. Key eligibility criteria: locally adv or metastatic G, CRC, PDA, or BIL cancer, previously treated, ECOG PS 0-1; positive AG-7 expression was not required. Two dosing intervals were tested: AbGn-107 administered i.v. Q4 weeks (at doses ranging from 0.1-1.2 mg/kg) and Q2 weeks (at doses from 0.8-1.0 mg/kg). DLTs were based on grade 3/4 hematologic and non-heme AEs occurring during the initial 4-week rx window. Pts were treated until dz progression or unacceptable toxicity, with tumor assessments Q8 weeks. 1o objectives: safety and MTD; 2o objectives: PK, immunogenicity, and efficacy defined by ORR (RECIST 1.1). Results: 35 patients were enrolled across 6 dose levels (median age 61.5 yo (range 40 – 81); G (0)/CRC (12)/PDA (20)/BIL (3); median # lines of prior rx = 3 (range 1-7). Safety: 5 pts experienced Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, all at higher dose levels, with 1 episode of febrile neutropenia. Other frequent drug-related AEs, mostly grade 1/2, inc. fatigue (29%), nausea (20%), and diarrhea (14%). DLTs include grade 4 CK elevation (n = 1) at 0.8 mg/kg Q4W and grade 3 arthralgias (n = 1) at 1.2 mg/kg Q4W. MTD was not reached at either 1.2 mg/kg Q4W or 0.8 mg/kg Q2W; the 1.0 mg/kg Q2W cohort will complete enrollment in Oct 2019. Efficacy: Median duration of treatment = 56 days (range, 8 – 225 days); best response observed to date is stable dz lasting > 6 months at 0.8 mg/kg Q4W and Q2W cohorts (n = 1 each). Conclusions: Overall, AbGn-107 appears well-tolerated with encouraging prelim signs of efficacy (prolonged dz control) in non-biomarker selected pts with advanced GI cancers. Pre-screening for high AG-7 expression is underway for subjects with G, CRC, PDA, and BIL cancers for the cohort expansion phase of this study, which will be open across multiple sites in U.S. and Taiwan. Clinical trial information: NCT02908451.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 1836-1845
Author(s):  
Shunsuke Kondo ◽  
Masaomi Tajimi ◽  
Tomohiko Funai ◽  
Koichi Inoue ◽  
Hiroya Asou ◽  
...  

Summary LY3023414 is an oral, selective adenosine triphosphate-competitive inhibitor of class I phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase isoforms, mammalian target of rapamycin, and DNA-protein kinase in clinical development. We report results of a 3 + 3 dose-escalation Phase 1 study for twice-daily (BID) dosing of LY3023414 monotherapy in Japanese patients with advanced malignancies. The primary objective was to evaluate tolerability and safety of LY3023414. Secondary objectives were to evaluate pharmacokinetics and to explore antitumor activity. A total of 12 patients were enrolled and received 150 mg (n = 3) or 200 mg (n = 9) LY3023414 BID. Dose-limiting toxicities were only reported at 200 mg LY3023414 for 2 patients with Grade 3 stomatitis. Common treatment-related adverse events (AEs) across both the dose levels included stomatitis (75.0%), nausea (66.7%), decreased appetite (58.3%), diarrhea, and decreased platelet count (41.7%), and they were mostly mild or moderate in severity. Related AEs Grade ≥ 3 reported for ≥1 patient included anemia, stomatitis, hypophosphatemia, and hyperglycemia (n = 2, 16.7%). Two patients discontinued due to AEs (interstitial lung disease and stomatitis). No fatal events were reported. The pharmacokinetic profile of LY3023414 was characterized by rapid absorption and elimination. Five patients had a best overall response of stable disease (150 mg, n = 3; 200 mg, n = 2) for a 55.6% disease control rate. LY3023414 up to 200 mg BID is tolerable and safe in Japanese patients with advanced malignancies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 11515-11515
Author(s):  
Margaret von Mehren ◽  
Sujana Movva ◽  
Elizabeth A. Handorf ◽  
Priscilla Merriam ◽  
Jeffrey A. Morgan ◽  
...  

11515 Background: Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDL) is characterized by ring chromosomes of chromosone12, which includes amplification of MDM2 and CDK4. Exposure to CDK4 inhibitors in Rb+ leiomyosarcoma (LMS) cell lines leads to decreased cell proliferation, and increased senescence, and G0/G1-phase arrest. When combined, ribociclib a CDK4 inhibitor and everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor show synergistic growth inhibition in multiple tumor models. We hypothesized that this combination could lead to increased disease control in patients with DDL. Methods: This study enrolled patients (pts) into one of two cohorts: DDL or Rb+ LMS. LMS pts were required to have 1 prior line of therapy; DDL pts required no prior therapy. There were no limits to prior therapies in either group. Measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 was also required. Ribociclib was given at 300 mg daily for 21/28 days and everolimus was given continuously at 2.5 mg daily in 28 day cycles. The primary endpoint was progression free rate at 16 weeks. A Simon two-stage design was utilized and if at least 8 out of 24 pts were progression free at 16 weeks, the treatment was declared promising for the cohort. Here in we present data on the DDL cohort. Results: To date, 21 DDS pts, median age of 63 (range 40-79), of which 43% (n = 9) female were treated. Median prior lines of therapy was 1 (range 0-6). Of 19 pts with complete data, 8 (42%) met the primary endpoint of non-progression at 16 weeks. Confirmed partial response was seen in 2 pts (10%). Median PFS was 16 weeks, and stable disease occurring as best response in 11 (55%) pts. Grade 3-4 toxicities were uncommon except for lymphopenia (24%) and neutropenia (33%); no episode of neutropenic fever were observed. There was one death on study secondary to myocardial infarction, considered possibly related to therapy. Results of optional tissue biopsies pre and on therapy obtained to assess pharmacodynamic changes in PTEN, pAKT, CDK4, Rb and pS6 will be presented. Conclusions: The combination of ribociclib and everolimus demonstrates activity in DDL with prolonged stable disease (>16 weeks) meeting the primary protocol endpoint. Notably partial responses were also observed. The combination was well tolerated with acceptable side effects. Updated outcomes will be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT03114527.


Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 3055-3055
Author(s):  
Donna E. Reece ◽  
Esther Masih-Khan ◽  
Arooj Khan ◽  
Saima Dean ◽  
Sharon Fung ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 3055 Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) and dexamethasone is an effective regimen for relapsed/refractory (rel/ref) multiple myeloma (MM) patients (pts) with an overall response rate of 60% and median time to progression of 13.4 months (Dimopoulos ME, et al. Leukemia 2009; 23: 2147-52). We combined lenalidomide with the alkylating agent combination of cyclophosphamide and prednisone—an older regimen with minimal cumulative myelosuppression and good activity as second or third line therapy (Trieu Y, et al, Mayo Clin Proc 2005; 80: 1582). The CPR regimen consisted of cyclophosphamide (CY) on days 1, 8, and 15, lenalidomide on days 1–21 and prednisone 100 mg q 2 days in a 28-day cycle. ASA 81 mg/day was given as DVT prophylaxis. Three dose levels were evaluated using a 3 × 3 dose escalation design. Thirty-two pts were entered between 11/2007-06/2009; median age was 64 (42-80) yrs, 60% were male, and immunoglobulin isotype was IgG in 19 (62%), IgA in 8 (25%) and light chain in 4 (13%) pts. Median β2-microglobulin level was 257 (92-767) nm/L, albumin 39 (34-48) g/L, creatinine 83 (50-126) μmol/L, platelet count 355 (75-479) × 109/L and ANC 2.5 (1.1-6.1) × 109/L. The median number of prior regimens was 2 (1-5). Prior therapy included: ASCT (single in 91%; double in 19%), thalidomide (28%) and bortezomib (50%). FISH cytogenetics were available in 13 pts; 1 had del 13q but none had t(4;14) or del p53. Table 1 summarizes protocol treatment delivered. Table 1. Dose level N Cyclophosphamide dose (mg/m2) Lenalidomide dose (mg) Prednisone dose (mg) Median # cycles given 1 3 150 15 100 12 (12–34+) 2 3 150 25 100 10 (9–23) 3 26 300 25 100 17 (5–28+) 1–3 (All) 32 150–300 15–25 100 19 (5–34+) Dose limiting toxicity was not observed during cycle 1 at any dose level. Grade 3–4 toxicities during the trial included: thrombocytopenia in 7 (22%) and neutropenia in 9 (29%), managed with dose reduction and/or growth factors; five episodes of febrile neutropenia occurred, all at dose level 3. In cohort 3, other grade 3–4 non-hematologic toxicities included 1 episode each of abdominal pain/bacteremia, hypokalemia, fatigue, sick sinus syndrome, cardiac amyloidosis, perforated diverticulum and 2 episodes of DVT. Two heavily pretreated pts developed 2° MDS, including 1 previously treated for lymphoma, 43 and 190 mos after the diagnosis of MM. The best response using modified EBMT criteria was documented at a median of 7 (1-26) cycles and included the following: dose level 1 (1 CR, 2 PR); dose level 2 (1 VGPR, 2 PR); dose level 3 (4 CR, 14 VGPR, 11 PR, 1 MR and 1 stable disease). At a median F/U of 16 (5-34) months, 13 pts remain on study and 18 have progressed at a median of 10 (2-23) mos; 1 was lost to F/U and 9 have died of progressive MM. The 1-year actuarial OS and PFS rates are 93% (95% CI 76–98%) and 78% (95% CI 60–89%), respectively. We conclude: 1) the combination of full doses of the agents in CPR can be given in a 28 day cycle with an acceptable safety profile; 2) the objective response rate (CR + PR + MR) in all 32 pts to date is 94%; 3) the 1-year OS of 93% and PFS of 78% compare favorably with other 3-drug combinations in rel/ref MM pts; 4) further evaluation of this regimen in newly diagnosed pts would be of interest. Disclosures: Reece: Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding. Off Label Use: Combination of lenalidomide and cyclophosphamide and prednisone in relapsed and refractory myeloma patients. Chen:Celgene Corporation: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding. Kukreti:Celgene: Honoraria.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 12008-12008 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Hwang ◽  
J. L. Marshall ◽  
S. Malik ◽  
H. Chun ◽  
T. Ahmed ◽  
...  

12008 Background: Taxanes have demonstrated activity across a broad range of cancers, but resistance remains an issue. TPI 287 is a third generation taxane designed to overcome issues of resistance secondary to mdr and mutant tubulin. The purpose of this Phase I study was to determine the maximum tolerated dose and pharmacokinetics of IV TPI 287. Methods: Phase I study: TPI 287 is administered IV on days 1, 8, 15 of a 28 day cycle (Q7D) with at least 3 patients treated per dose escalation, in a typical phase I design. Dosing began at 7 mg/m2 and has advanced to the fifth cohort of patients, who are being treated at a dose of 85 mg/m2. Tumor response is assessed after every second cycle via imaging and tumor measurements. Samples are collected for PK analysis and circulating tumor cell (CTC) quantitation. Results: Sixteen pts have been enrolled (9 males, median years = 60.11; 7 females, median years = 50.71: median number of previous chemotherapies = 4). Diagnoses included colorectal (4), prostate (3), breast, kidney, cervical, brain, lung, osteosarcoma, basal cell, endometrial, ovarian cancers. Of 16 pts, 8 and 5 have completed 1, 2 cycles, respectively. Only one drug related grade 3 adverse event (hypersensitivity reaction) occurred, at 14 mg/m2. No other reported toxicities are related to TPI 287. PK and CTC studies are ongoing. Conclusions: These initial results show that TPI 287 is well tolerated at a dose up to 56 mg/m2 administered Q7D, and dose escalation continues. [Table: see text]


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 4094-4094
Author(s):  
T. H. Cartwright ◽  
P. Kuefler ◽  
A. Cohn ◽  
W. Hyman ◽  
M. Yoffe ◽  
...  

4094 Background: We have previously shown that capecitabine/irinotecan (XELIRI) is effective and well-tolerated in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Cetuximab, a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that binds to the extracellular domain of EGFR, is active in mCRC alone or in combination with chemotherapy. This study was designed to evaluate if cetuximab (Erbitux®) added to XELIRI improves outcome in first-line treatment of mCRC. Methods: Subjects had histologically confirmed colorectal adenocarcinoma with T4 lesions that were unresectable after preoperative chemoradiation therapy and/or metastases. The study regimen was capecitabine 1700 mg/m2 (850 mg/m2 PO BID Days 1–14), irinotecan 200 mg/m2 IV Day 1 every 3 weeks, and weekly cetuximab (initial dose 400 mg/m2 IV over 120 minutes, subsequent doses 250 mg/m2 over 30 minutes). Results: Between February and October 2005, 70 subjects enrolled. Baseline characteristics: 43 males (61%), median age 61.5 years, and ECOG PS 0/1= 66%/34%; 94% of subjects had adenocarcinoma. Prior therapy; surgery (91%), chemotherapy (20%), or radiotherapy (7%). Responses (pts >2 cycles) were; CR (4%), PR (36%), SD (40%) and PD (20%); 15 patients failed treatment; (n=4 allergic reaction, n=2 MD request, n=2 withdrew consent, n=2 Grade 4 neutropenia, and n=5 other AEs). The overall response rate was 40% and the disease control rate was 80%. Median duration of response was 8.8 months (range, 2.6–15.1) and median time to response was 2.0 months (range, 1.2–8.3). 64% of patients remain alive; of the 25 deaths, 84% were due to PD. No death was drug related. The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 treatment-related adverse events (AEs) included: diarrhea (25%), neutropenia (18%), nausea/vomiting (12%), rash and dehydration (9%, each), HFS and fatigue (7%), and allergic reaction (6%). 54% of patients required dose reductions. To date, 64 patients (91%) have gone off study, primarily due to PD (39%) or AE (33%); 3 patients remain on treatment. Conclusions: The combination of cetuximab and XELIRI is feasible and tolerable in first line mCRC. Toxicities are expected and manageable with dose reductions/delay. Funded in part by Bristol-Myers Squibb, Plainsboro, NJ. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6055-6055 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. H. Morrow ◽  
B. S. Glisson ◽  
L. E. Ginsberg ◽  
S. M. Lippman ◽  
M. S. Kies ◽  
...  

6055 Background: Despite recent advances in therapy, patients (pts) with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC continue to demonstrate a poor median survival. In these pts, early trials with pemetrexed, a novel antimetabolite that acts upon several enzymes involved in pyrimidine and purine synthesis, have demonstrated promising efficacy and tolerability. Prior studies found that the administration of oral dexamethasone with pemetrexed reduced the incidence of skin rash. Later, vitamin supplementation (B12 and folic acid), given in addition to the dexamethasone, further diminished side effects. However, no trial has yet evaluated the appropriate steroid dose and its relation to the dosing of pemetrexed, in the setting of vitamin supplementation. We conducted a phase I trial to determine the maximum tolerated dose, toxicity, and preliminary efficacy of pemetrexed when given with different schedules of, or in the absence of, dexamethasone in pts with advanced HNSCC who had been treated with at least one or more chemotherapy regimens. Methods: Eligible pts had metastatic or recurrent HNSCC, prior treatment with one or more chemotherapy regimens, ECOG PS =2, and life expectancy >3 months. A conventional algorithm-based dose escalation design was applied, with three predefined dose levels (DL) of pemetrexed (500 mg/m2, 600 mg/m2, and 700 mg/m2) within each schedule of dexamethasone (none, 20 mg IV on day 1, and 4 mg orally bid for 3 days). Results: A total of 23 pts have been enrolled; 18 pts were evaluable. Median age was 57 years (range 47–82). Median ECOG PS was 1 (range 0–2), and 75% of pts were male. Number of prior chemotherapy regimens were as follows: 1 (40%), 2 (35%), 3 (15%), and 4 (10%). Preliminary data demonstrated only 2 treatment-related adverse events that were grade 3 or greater: anemia (DL1) and pneumonia (DL 1). In all, 13 pts have received pemetrexed with less than standard recommended dexamethasone dosing (none or IV), including 7 pts who received no dexamethasone. Of the 18 evaluable pts, 1 pt had a partial response and 2 pts had stable disease. Conclusions: This represents the first study that demonstrates that steroids may not be required as premedication with pemetrexed. Due to the limited toxicity observed, trial enrollment continues with dose escalation. [Table: see text]


2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5576-5576
Author(s):  
S. Welch ◽  
H. J. Mackay ◽  
H. Hirte ◽  
G. F. Fleming ◽  
R. Morgan ◽  
...  

5576 Background: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecologic malignancy. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) overexpression in EC correlates with poor outcome, thus targeting VEGF is a rational therapeutic approach. We have conducted a two-stage open-label phase II study in advanced EC with sunitinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor of multiple VEGF receptors. Methods: Eligible pts have recurrent or metastatic EC and have received up to 1 prior chemotherapy (CT) regimen for metastatic disease. Sunitinib is given at 50 mg daily (OD) for 4 consecutive weeks (wks) followed by 2 wks off. Dose could be reduced to 37.5 mg OD and then 25 mg OD in the setting of toxicity. Imaging is repeated every 12 wks. Primary objectives are objective response rate (ORR by RECIST) and rate of 6-month progression-free survival (PFS). If 1 or more responses occur in the first 15 evaluable pts, the study would continue to a second stage (total = 30 pts). Secondary objectives are time to progression (TTP), overall survival (OS), and safety. Results: We report the results of the first stage of this study. Sixteen pts have been treated (median age: 63; range 41–74) with 37 cycles of sunitinib (median 2; range: 1–7). Baseline ECOG PS was 0 (7 pts), 1 (8 pts), or 2 (1 pt). Histology was endometrioid (7 pts), serous (5 pts), clear cell (1 pt), or mixed/other (3 pts). Most pts had high-grade histology (G3: 8; G2: 4; G1: 2; GX: 2). Nine pts had prior adjuvant CT, 8 pts had 1 prior CT for advanced EC, 4 pts had prior hormones and 7 pts had prior radiotherapy. Partial response was achieved by 2 pts (ORR = 12.5%), and 2 other pts had a best response of stable disease; 3 of these pts remained progression-free > 6 months. Median TTP = 2.5 months (95% CI: 2.47-NR), and median OS = 6.2 months (95% CI: 5.1-NR). Grade 3/4 adverse events (AE) in >10% of pts were fatigue (7 pts, 44%) and hypertension (5 pts, 31%). Dose reduction was required for 11 of 16 pts (69%). Two pts were inevaluable after receiving <2 cycles due to AE (grade 4 hyponatremia; grade 3 fatigue) and 1 other pt has yet to complete 2 cycles. Conclusions: Sunitinib shows preliminary activity in EC. This trial will proceed to a second stage of accrual to further explore the efficacy and safety of sunitinib in advanced EC. [Table: see text]


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